Police Chief Fredi Fessler said it was possible that due to a possible power outage in winter, the Swiss population started to rebel and loot. He talked about it in an interview with the newspaper. Blick.
“Power cut <…> will have serious consequences. Think about the situation: we can no longer withdraw money from an ATM, pay with a card at a store, or top up at a gas station. The streets are dark. “Then it is conceivable that the population will revolt or rob,” he said.
At the same time, Fessler noted that he did not expect such compliance, but that the authorities should be ready for it.
7 August Werner Luginbühl, Chairman of the Swiss Federal Electricity Commission warned Inform citizens about possible power outages. According to him, there should be enough candles or firewood in the house.
Prior to this, the Federal Electricity Commission ElCom knowledgeableHe said some electricity providers in Switzerland will have to raise tariffs drastically in 2023 as the country could face power cuts next winter.